Monthly Archives: February 2009

For Christina

Posted on February 26, 2009 by la_florecita

Since you asked what an avocado shake has and I never answered, here’s more or less what it has. This is a traditional Vietnamese avocado shake. 1 avocado some condensed milk (1/4 cup or so) some ice (1 cup) Blend … Continue reading →

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Ash Wednesday. And Brittany is my new Caroline.

Posted on February 25, 2009 by la_florecita

My sister, Caroline aka Sister Felicity, is probably the person who cracks me up more than anyone in the world. Not that she’s clever or funny (which she is, well, sort of), but that I am constantly surprised by what … Continue reading →

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Today was infinitely better than last Monday

Posted on February 23, 2009 by la_florecita

Last Monday we never should have left the house. We had a snuggly morning, ate a late breakfast and watched a movie. Then I wanted to run errands. I wanted to go to the yarn store because I needed some … Continue reading →

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This blog, man

Posted on February 22, 2009 by la_florecita

I recently heard/read somewhere that blogs were falling by the wayside due to things like Facebook and Twitter. Which you, attentive reader, already knew. Twitter is so instant. You’ll instantly know that I hate my cleanse and am craving pancakes … Continue reading →

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Cleanse, Day 12

Posted on February 13, 2009 by la_florecita

So. This cleanse. I’m over it. As I mentioned, I did it because it was my stupid coworker’s stupid idea. I’d read that on a cleanse, you need to eat when you’re hungry and that most people drop their cleanses … Continue reading →

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True Story

Posted on February 9, 2009 by la_florecita

Today is my 4th day off work in a row. It’s delicious. I’m sitting at a cafe waiting to have lunch with Neha. Ever since I got back from DC, life has been stressful. Work was nuts, then there was … Continue reading →

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Cleanse, Day 3

Posted on February 4, 2009 by la_florecita

So far, so good. Nothing major to report. I haven’t had any problems or crazy happenings. The laxative bottle said I could stop taking them if I experienced diarrhea, cramps, etc. And I woke up with cramps the first night … Continue reading →

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Spring Cleansing

Posted on February 2, 2009 by la_florecita

I’m doing a cleanse.  My coworker said, “I think I want to do a cleanse after New Year’s.” And I (stupidly) said, “If you do a cleanse, I’ll do it with you.” I made her wait until after I went … Continue reading →

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